Kansas running back Jake Sharp tears past Iowa State defensive back Leonard Johnson during the third quarter Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Sharp added two touchdowns to the Jayhawks' comeback victory.
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Reader poll
Who was the Jayhawks' MVP in the 35-33 victory over Iowa State?
- Todd Reesing (18/26, 320 yds, 3 TDs, INT) 21% 441 votes
- Kerry Meier (125 rec. yds, 2 TDs) 26% 555 votes
- Jake Sharp (79 yds rushing, 107 yds rec., 2 total TDs) 50% 1055 votes
- Other 0% 19 votes
2070 total votes.
Reader poll
With the return of Dexton Fields, who will lead KU in receptions today?
- Fields 3% 2 votes
- Kerry Meier 76% 49 votes
- Dezmon Briscoe 12% 8 votes
- Johnathan Wilson 3% 2 votes
- Daymond Patterson 4% 3 votes
64 total votes.
Ames, Iowa — Be sure to answer the new readers poll on the left side of your screens. Also, stay tuned later tonight for more postgame, including the Keegan Ratings, Going Deep, audio interviews and more.
FINAL: Kansas 35, Iowa State 33
Todd Reesing threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, Kerry Meier caught seven passes for 125 yards and two scores, and No. 16 Kansas held off Iowa State, 35-33, on Saturday in Ames, Iowa.
Jake Sharp also added 186 yards of offense for the Jayhawks, who improved to 4-1 on the season.
Kansas fell behnd early and actually trailed, 20-0, at halftime. Coach Mark Mangino said at the time of being down, lashing out as his players wasn't the thing to do.
"I called them all together as the staffs were making adjustments and I just told them, I said, 'Listen. We've played very poorly. We can't play any worse,'" Mangino said. "Let's face it, we played very poor football in the first half, but we can win this game. And we will win this game if you keep your poise and stay calm."
Notes: Reesing became the second-leading passer in Kansas history with 5,414 career passing yards. Former KU quarterback Frank Seuer holds the record with 6,410 yards.
The come-from-behind victory tied the third-biggest comeback in Kansas history.
Kansas receiver Kerry Meier collected his third straight 100-yard receiving game.
Let's take a quick glance at how my predictions look now from before the game.
The first one was that KU would cover the 12.5-point spread. Missed that one, but how many people would have predicted Iowa State leading, 20-0, at halftime? The KU offense dominated that second half.
Secondly, I predicted Todd Reesing would pass for 350 or more yards. Missed that one by 30 yards. Reesing only had 59 yards in the first half, which meant he torched the Cyclones for 260 yards and three touchdowns in the second half alone. The first half obviously killed my prediction.
Third, I said despite ISU coach Gene Chizik not naming a full-time starter, the Jayhawks should prepare for Austen Arnaud, not Phillip Bates. At least this one was on point. Arnaud took virtually every snap, while Bates didn't attempt a pass. Consider Arnaud the Cyclones full-time quarterback after his performance (27-45, 268 yards, 3 TD's, INT).
1:04 left in fourth quarter, KU leads 35-33
Austen Arnaud had his receiver, R.J. Sumrall, open on the 4th-and-10, but threw too far. Sumrall got a hand on it, but that's it. KU ran out the clock to end the game.
Iowa State has had two dropped passes and one tipped ball on its first three plays after recovering the onside. The Cyclones took a timeout before their upcoming 4th-and-10 from their own 41-yardline.
Play stands. ISU ball with 1:13 remaining, down 35-33.
Iowa State has successfully recovered an onside kick with 1:13 remaining. It's currently being challenged. The Cyclones would have the ball on their own 41-yard line if the play is upheld.
1:15 left in fourth quarter, KU leads 35-33
The Cyclones just won't go away. And the KU secondary is certainly making the game interesting. Austen Arnaud connected on a 2-yard pass to Marquis Hamilton, the Cyclones kicked the extra point and trail, 35-33. Get your hands team ready if you're KU. Onside likely coming.
3:39 in fourth quarter, KU leads 35-26
The Jayhawks have sent some of the Cyclones fans to the exits. Todd Reesing hit Kerry Meier for a 21-yard touchdown pass to put KU ahead, 35-26. Reesing certainly responded on the drive. For the game, Reesing has 320 yards and three touchdowns. He also just became the second-leading passer in KU history. Can you believe he only had 59 yards passing in the first half?
How huge has Jake Sharp been for Kansas in the second half? For the game, Sharp has 67 yards rushing, 107 yards receiving and two total scores.
7:33 in fourth quarter, KU leads 28-26
Iowa State cut the lead to 28-26 on a 22-yard pass from Austen Arnaud to R.J. Sumrall, who beat Kendrick Harper for the touchdown. Iowa State missed the two-point conversion, so KU still leads by two. How will Reesing respond? He's been methodically torching ISU in the second half. Will it continue on the next drive?
9:23 in fourth quarter, KU leads 28-20
Austen Arnaud had been playing well...until he threw a pass directly to KU's Maxwell Onyegbule, who took the ball back to the ISU 6-yard line. Jake Sharp did the rest, capitalizing on a 2-yard TD run to give the Jayhawks a 28-20 lead. Knockout punch? Maybe.
11:46 in fourth quarter, KU leads 21-20
After a 51-yard strike from Todd Reesing to Dexton Fields, KU seemed to be set up perfectly in the red zone. However, on a quarterback option, Reesing fumbled the ball to Iowa State the ISU 11-yard line. A Kansas touchdown would have really put ISU on its heels. The Cyclones are still deep in their own territory, but not exactly what KU fans would have liked to see there.
End of third quarter: Kansas 21, Iowa State 20
Here's one way to get back in the game quickly on the road: Silence the crowd and outscore the opponent, 21-0, in the third quarter. Reesing suddenly has time to throw in the backfield. It's amazing what offensive line protection can do: An example? Reesing had 155 yards passing in the third quarter alone. Defensively, the Jayhawks are also putting pressure on Austen Arnaud.
1:46 in third quarter, KU leads, 21-20
Talk about a gutsy call from KU coach Mark Mangino, who went for a fourth down on the second time in the same drive. It paid off twice, as Todd Reesing eluded the ISU pass rush and found Kerry Meier in the end zone. The play came on a 4th-and-6 from the ISU 23-yard line.
2:55 left in third quarter, KU trails 20-14
Huge 4th-and-3 conversion from Todd Reesing to Dexton Fields for a first down on the ISU 27-yard line.
Completely different KU team in the second half so far. There's been a pass rush on Austen Arnaud, as evidenced by Jake Laptad's sack. The defense looks considerably better.
One pivotal play to keep in mind, if this comeback continues: Joe Mortensen's massive hit on Austen Arnaud on a 3rd-and-1 play for the Cyclones. It forced a punt and the Jayhawks got the ball again.
8:14 left in third quarter, Kansas trails 20-14
Comeback alert: Kansas trails, 20-14, after Angus Quigley took a 1-yard handoff and bulldozed his way into the end zone from a shotgun draw play. The Jayhawks put together their most sustained drive of the afternoon, a seven-play, 70-yard effort. After looking rather awful in the first half, the Jayhawks are down one score and have plenty of time on the clock.
Be sure to cast your vote on the new readers poll on the left-hand side. Possible comeback?
12:20 left in the third quarter, KU trails, 20-7
At last, KU is on the board. Todd Reesing faked a handoff to Angus Quigley and found Jake Sharp wide open along the left sideline. Sharp used his blazing speed to outrun the Iowa State defense, which clearly didn't see Sharp get open on the 67-yard touchdown pass. It sounds odd from how poorly KU has played, but it's only 20-7 and a two-possession game. A couple more stops, and who knows?
HALFTIME LEADERS
Kansas
Passing
Todd Reesing 8-14, 59 yards, INT
Rushing
Angus Quigley 2 carries, 10 yards; Jake Sharp 1 carry, 9 yards.
Receiving
Kerry Meier 3 catches, 38 yards; Dezmon Briscoe 2 catches, 22 yards; Angus Quigley 2 catches, 2 yards.
Iowa State
Passing
Austen Arnaud 15-19, 126 yards, TD.
Rushing
Austen Arnaud 9 carries, 29 yards; Alexander Robinson 6 carries 24 yards, TD.
Receiving
R.J. Sumrall 5 catches, 38 yards; Darius Darks 4 catches, 58 yards; Houston Jones 2 catches, 16 yards.
Halftime, KU trails 20-0
Not exactly sure anyone predicted this: 20-0 Iowa State at the half. A plethora of problems for Kansas: Three turnovers (two fumbles lost and an interception), a lack of protection for KU quarterback Todd Reesing, a lack of a rushing game and poor pass defense. Can't really think of anything positive for KU at this point. I don't care if you put Peyton Manning (I would have said Tom Brady any other season) behind this line right now. It'd be tough to move the ball. With the Cyclones in the backfield all day, it's been tough to pass or run.
6:31 left in the second quarter, KU trails 20-0
Two biggest areas of concern right now for KU: Rushing attack and pass defense. Austen Arnaud looks like a superstar and the bulk of KU's 25 yards rushing have come when Todd Reesing is scrambling from the pocket and improvising on the run.
It's also worth noting that Jeff Spikes has been replaced by freshman Ben Leuken at right tackle for the past two possessions.
8:53 left in second quarter, KU trails 20-0
Grant Mahoney made his second field goal, his latest a 43-yard boot to give ISU a 20-0 lead. Iowa State took 3:21 off the clock and took seven plays, which went for 24 yards.
Austen Arnaud is picking apart the KU defense for 116 yards on 13-of-16 passing and a touchdown. KU has only rushed for one yard.
11:53 left in second quarter, KU trails 17-0
More bad news for the Jayhawks. Todd Reesing just had a pass intercepted by Leonard Johnson on the first play of the KU drive. The Cyclones just hit a 26-yard pass play from Austen Arnaud to Darius Darks to put ISU on the KU 29-yard line.
12:25 left in second quarter, KU trails, 17-0
Iowa State kicker Grant Mahoney put the Cyclones ahead, 17-0, on a 31-yard field goal. The Cyclones took eight plays and went 28 yards on the possession.
End of first quarter, KU trails 14-0
Not good if you're KU, which didn't gain a first down until the 1:18 mark of the first quarter. Fittingly, Jocques Crawford fumbled the ball to Iowa State on the very next play.
1:09 left in first quarter, KU trails 14-0
Small sample of how this game has gone for Kansas: After gaining its first yardage of the game on a pretty 23-yard pass play from Todd Reesing to Kerry Meier, Jocques Crawford fumbled on the next possession on KU's 42-yard line. ISU recovered. The referees reviewed the play and upheld the call. ISU ball on the KU 42-yardline. Another massive blow to the Jayhawks.
3:56 left in first quarter, KU trails 14-0
OK, trouble has officially set in. Kansas trails, 14-0, after an 8-yard touchdown pass from Austen Arnaud to Marquis Hamilton, who beat Chris Harris on a quick out route near the left corner of the end zone.
Here's how the first two possessions for each team has gone: KU has gone three-and-out twice. ISU's first possession took 2:05 on five plays and went 55 yards for the touchdown. The Cyclones' second possession took 4:33 off the clock on nine plays for 39 yards and the touchdown to Hamilton. It included aggressive play-calling by ISU coach Gene Chizik, including going for a 4th-and-1 from the KU 6-yard line and converting.
Furthermore, the shifting of offensive linemen hasn't helped. Todd Reesing has only completed one pass and the ISU defensive linemen are constantly breaking through the line of scrimmage and entering the backfield. KU just went three-and-out for the third consecutive time.
4:54 left in first quarter, KU trails 7-0
The Cyclones are obviously calling an aggressive game. Case in point with 5:12 remaining in the first quarter and a 4th-and-1 situation for ISU on the KU 6-yard line. ISU running back Alexander Robinson took the handoff on the right side and gained the first down.
10:45 left in first quarter, KU trails 7-0
Possibly the worst start KU could have hoped for. The Jayhawks went three-and-out on their first possession. Iowa State responds by going five plays for 55 yards, capped with a 16-yard touchdown run by Alexander Robinson. KU trails, 7-0, with 10:45 remaining in the first quarter.
11:45 a.m.
Jeff Spikes and Jeremiah Hatch have switched sides on the offensive line for Kansas. Hatch moved from right tackle to left tackle. The left tackle position is considered more of pass protection position for right-handed quarterback's blind side. Spikes was moved from left tackle to right tackle.
Also, Dexton Fields began the game in the Jayhawks' starting lineup. Kansas went three-and-out on its first possession. Senior linebacker Mike Rivera will start the game on the bench again.
11:40 a.m.
Kansas will begin the game with the ball on its own 20 after a touchback.
11:27 a.m.
Still eight minutes until kickoff. I see a bit of blue here and there scattered throughout Jack Trice Stadium. Extremely rough estimate, but it appears about 200-250 Jahawk fans are filling the KU section.
10:55 a.m.
Be sure to give your two cents in the poll just posted to your left. Also, senior cornerback Kendrick Harper, who suffered a blow to the head Sept. 6 against Louisiana Tech, looks ready go to. When the Jayhawks ran onto the field to a chorus of boos from the Iowa State student section, Harper was arguably the most pumped up KU player, emphatically high-fiving everyone and bumping helmets with others.
10:40 a.m.
All systems go for for senior wide receiver Dexton Fields, who was participating with the punt returners in pre-game warmups. Didn't get a chance to see him maneuver much, but he's in uniform and should play today as expected for Kansas.
Kansas vs. Iowa State pregame warm-up
Before today's 11:30 a.m. kickoff between the Jayhawks and Cyclones, let's discuss some of the game's most riveting storylines. I'll proceed with presenting these storylines in true/false format. Feel free to add your own answers in the comments section below.
True or false: Kansas will cover the -12.5 spread.
True. Iowa State's two victories came against rather unimpressive South Dakota State and Kent State squads. The Cyclones might lead the Big 12 in turnovers created with 13, but the stat is slightly inflated because of the six turnovers they created in week one against South Dakota State. Iowa State's backup quarterback, Phillip Bates, leads the team in rushing with 166 yards. Furthermore, Iowa State ranks 11th of 12 in the conference in passing offense, so look for Kansas to take advantage of Iowa State's youth and inexperience on offense. Plus, the Jayhawks should enter Jack Trice Stadium as healthy as they've been all year with the return of seniors Dexton Fields and Kendrick Harper. Todd Reesing should have another big game. Even if Iowa State keeps it close, the Cyclones don't have enough big-play talent to pull away. Kansas 31, Iowa State 17.
True or false: Reesing will pass for at least 350 yards.
True. Iowa State has only surrendered 176 passing yards per game, but the Cyclones haven't seen an offense that features as many deadly weapons as the Jayhawks: Fields, Dezmon Briscoe, Kerry Meier, Daymond Patterson, Johnathan Wilson. Take your pick. The Jayhawks will have to keep the Cyclones honest on the ground with starter Angus Quigley, and recently demoted backups Jake Sharp and Jocques Crawford. KU's struggles on the ground are well-documented, but Iowa State has given up an average of 188.5 rushing yards per game.
True or false: Despite the fact that ISU coach Gene Chizik still won't name a full-time quarterback, the Jayhawks should prepare for Austen Arnaud.
True. Arnaud is the more advanced pocket passer and Bates is the better scrambler. Both take snaps randomly, which makes it difficult for the Cyclones to get in a constant offensive rhythm for the duration of their games. Arnaud led a 98-yard drive two weeks ago against UNLV to extend the game into overtime, and played considerably more than Bates during ISU's last game two weeks ago.
If KU wins, it will be because...
the Jayhawks find a way to control the clock early with the ground game, which would make the home crowd a non-factor and open up the passing game for Reesing. With the Cyclones' lack of a running game, the Jayhawks also could use a strong day from their revamped secondary, which will be tested.
If ISU wins, it will be because...
it continues to add to its conference-leading 13 turnovers. Iowa State will need to create turnovers and special teams gems (the Cyclones lead the conference with 26.1 yards per kick return), because they can't mach the Jayhawks experience or talent.
Comments
booze_buds_03 (anonymous) says...
Is this game on the HD channel, because my guide says it won't be?
October 4, 2008 at 9:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
chase0557 (anonymous) says...
I'll go true, true, and true on all 3 as well.
October 4, 2008 at 9:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dagger108 (anonymous) says...
I'll go F, F, T
The spread answer is simply an observation of the Sagrin computer predictors. All 3 indicate a 10 pt difference plus 3 pts to ISU for being home. My heart says Harper and Fields return pays big dividends and KU wins by 20+.
The second answer is simply a hope that the RB's get going and run for 200+ yds, so that Todd only needs to throw for 300.
It looks like maybe ISU is focusing a bit more on Arnaud (somewhat like Coach Self and using lots of players in preseason but limiting the number as conference play begins), but you definitely have to prepare for both. Even if both had not played significantly, you'd still need some prep when they are so different, because you never know when one is going to be injured.
Thanks for the coverage.
Rock Chalk
October 4, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jkealing (Jonathan Kealing) says...
Booze-
Sunflower's Web site says the game will be on Channel 238. Across the rest of the country, unless you actually have Versus HD and not Versus/Golf HD, you probably won't get the HD broadcast.
Jonathan Kealing
Online editor
October 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
chase0557 (anonymous) says...
Having Harper back is a big boost to the pass D.
October 4, 2008 at 11:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
esorrentino (Eric Sorrentino) says...
I'd agree. Here's how many passing yards KU has given up each game. Keep in mind, Harper was hurt in the La. Tech game:
Florida International: 73
La. Tech: 119
South Florida: 338
Sam Houston State: 340
October 4, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
avaholic (anonymous) says...
I'm not getting the HD channel either
October 4, 2008 at 11:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
frompekka2sasha (anonymous) says...
That was disappointing to watch. Whoa... we better be ready for a battle today.
October 4, 2008 at 11:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwag (anonymous) says...
This looks like a team coached by 'Gameball'. Very timid play-calling on offense, inept on defense & special teams. Was last year an illusion?
October 4, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
txrockchalk (anonymous) says...
It's going to be a long day if we don't get things figured out fast...
October 4, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rockchalkblock (anonymous) says...
FIRE BOWEN NOW!!!, He needs to press Recievers
October 4, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rgreene (Ryan Greene) says...
Eric,
Not to sound like a .... you know what ... but wtf is up with this run game? Are they just playing with no juice? Don't you think this is a game they have to win if they want a bowl game? Gosh. I saw ISU two weeks ago against UNLV and they looked like absolutely nothing special ... especially running the ball. Their tailbacks are terrible .... GAAAAAAHHHHHIM SO MAAAAAAAD
October 4, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DueFan (anonymous) says...
Yeah..this kind of D won't get you a top 40 ranking.
October 4, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DueFan (anonymous) says...
It's two early to judge the game, but again..this D stinks like nothing else.
October 4, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rockchalkblock (anonymous) says...
I was fine with not pressing recievers in the Non-con but Big 12 you have to press and not give them the first down marker every down.
October 4, 2008 at 11:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
txrockchalk (anonymous) says...
We looked like crap to start the KSU game last year and turned it around. We can do it again today.
October 4, 2008 at 11:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
irish2255 (anonymous) says...
If this is what our defense and running game has become we'll be lucky to go 6-6. Guess Vegas wasn't so crazy putting our over/under for wins at 7.
October 4, 2008 at 12:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayloco (anonymous) says...
Man, are we even awake yet? Has anyone ever seen a WR so open on a pass from the 9 YARD LINE??!! WTF?? Get up on their receivers!!! Jeez, you would have thought we lost all our LBs last year.
What's with this Kickoff team as well?! We run right up the middle and hope we get as much as possible.
The Offense needs to look to pass DOWN THE FIELD. ENOUGH OF THESE BUBBLE WR AND RB SCREENS!!!
October 4, 2008 at 12:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mikemcfann (anonymous) says...
2 weeks to game plan for this bs! There is no emotion and they are getting absolutely beat in all aspects of the game. Is the ghost of Coach Val on the sideline.
October 4, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jwliddell (anonymous) says...
someone stop the bleeding
October 4, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KGphoto (anonymous) says...
Now THATs real Kansas football!
So disappointing to see the lack of heart. Maybe they were afraid of dirtying up those shiny new weights in the gazillion dollar football complex.
Basketball anyone?
October 4, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
frompekka2sasha (anonymous) says...
Our running game is so deliberate. We have to do a better job of keeping the defense guessing.
October 4, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DueFan (anonymous) says...
Crawford is too overrated.
October 4, 2008 at 12:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwag (anonymous) says...
We're gonna need a defensive score, a kick runback, SOMETHING to get momentum turned around.
October 4, 2008 at 12:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jwliddell (anonymous) says...
if that was a fumble, then Mangino is my dad
October 4, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rockchalkblock (anonymous) says...
let me hold the ball out five seconds before i hand it off so i can show u we are running the ball. WTH is that, if your trying to set up the pass i understand but every TIME!?
October 4, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
esorrentino (Eric Sorrentino) says...
Greene, it's a great question. One I wish I could answer. I'm pretty convinced the biggest reason for the lack of a running game is the offensive line. The switch of Hatch to the ever-important left tackle hasn't helped. I've honestly seen more Cyclones in the backfield than anywhere else. I mean, KU's first first-down came with 1:18 remaining in the first quarter. Never a good sign.
Hope all is well in Vegas!
October 4, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sava12 (anonymous) says...
If this was OU, KU would be down by 42 by now. That week off really helped!
October 4, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...
Jocques sux ass!!!! Put in Angus, dammit!!!!
October 4, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
Wake up call! Somebody forget to set the alarm last night? This is really.....ummmm......lethargic football.
I realize this is our first day game of the year, but you have to be more ready to play than THIS, fellas!
I really don't want to see Crawford anymore. He didn't even get HIT hard on that fumble.
October 4, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayloco (anonymous) says...
jwliddell-you better get ahold of Mark then because he owes you a lot of back child support. The best vantage point shows Crawford going down backward and it appeared there was no way he had the ball.
October 4, 2008 at 12:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
We are giving their receivers too much respect......they're giving more cushion than my grandma has on her butt.
October 4, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OklahomaJayhawk5 (anonymous) says...
Who is this? Crawford runs like a p***y. This is sad guys.
October 4, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayloco (anonymous) says...
WORD KU. Way too much respect. If we are going to get scored on, make em' earn it by going downfield.
COME ON OFFENSE, WE NEED SOMETHING!!
October 4, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
I NEVER thought I would see a Mangino coached team come out this flat. Preparation has always been his calling-card.
This is a very big hole to crawl out of against ANY team, let alone on the road.
October 4, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...
Not to worry though, Jocques is well on his way to his 2,000 yards!!!
October 4, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...
If J.C. comes out there on the next possession, someone needs to squarely plant his foot in Mangino's a$$!!!
October 4, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jwliddell (anonymous) says...
It looked to me like his butt was on the ground before the ball could have ever come out. I'm glad to see the defense starting to show some life.
I'm going to drive up to aimes and collect my money.
October 4, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DueFan (anonymous) says...
wow. Can we just enjoy a few first downs. No need for a score, just move the friggin' ball.
October 4, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayloco (anonymous) says...
Agreed on the defense. Still a little too much cushion on the corners. BIg 3rd down.
October 4, 2008 at 12:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayloco (anonymous) says...
Another big play for ISU. If this were a video game the MO meter would be completely on ISU's side.
October 4, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rgreene (Ryan Greene) says...
Could this be the first time ever that opposing fans storm the field after beating Kansas???
October 4, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayloco (anonymous) says...
It would have to be a first.
October 4, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DueFan (anonymous) says...
The commentator keeps talking about Kansas's offense as if we had great run, pass combination!!
It's only reesing's hand that got us this far. I can run better than Crapford.
October 4, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
These guys have not only embarrassed themselves, they are an embarrassment to the game of football. They look like they think they are USC and they can just roll into town and turn on a switch whenever they want and the other team will just wet their pants.
Frankly, I can't see KU coming back from 20-0 the way they have played. They probably have fewer than 40 yards of offense the whole first half so far.
Two turnovers....unbelievable. Horrific throw by Reesing.
October 4, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...
We are just getting our a$$e$ handed to us!!!
October 4, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
txrockchalk (anonymous) says...
Not sure I follow you Ryan. Mizzou stormed the field several times after beating us. One time their players helped tear down their goal posts.
October 4, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
Nice block, Sharpe! What was that? Dive at the guy's feet and miss and give up a sack to blow up the drive. No wonder you're not playing.
October 4, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
frompekka2sasha (anonymous) says...
KSU also stormed the field quite a few times.
October 4, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
apeoples410 (anonymous) says...
20 pts down and you don't go for it on 4th and 3 to try to fire up the team???
October 4, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mikemcfann (anonymous) says...
Even our punting is a** backwards.
October 4, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...
Absolutely nothing positive happenin' for us today!!!
October 4, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
If we don't get a score here with a short .......OMG.......another fumble.
October 4, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DueFan (anonymous) says...
What the f*** is going on!!!
October 4, 2008 at 12:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
klineisanazi (anonymous) says...
Can't wait til basketball.
October 4, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
apeoples410 (anonymous) says...
finally a break!!!!
October 4, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
txrockchalk (anonymous) says...
Finally, something positive.
October 4, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mikemcfann (anonymous) says...
Might have saved us fpom being blown away.
October 4, 2008 at 12:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
Nice play Mortensen. If they scored there, game-set-match.
If we dont' drive the field and score a touchdown before half, it's going to be a long second half.
October 4, 2008 at 12:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
frompekka2sasha (anonymous) says...
Angus Quigley immediately makes an impact.
October 4, 2008 at 12:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
You just saw on that pass to Briscoe why Mangino is mad at his receivers. Jonathan Wilson just STOOD there and didn't block ANYBODY and he had 2 or 3 guys to choose from. If he picks up the first guy, Briscoe could have had a first down.
October 4, 2008 at 12:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rockchalkblock (anonymous) says...
todd is holding the ball way to much!
October 4, 2008 at 12:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rkstoops (anonymous) says...
This is unbelievable. What is going on? Did they forget they're playing Iowa State this week?
October 4, 2008 at 12:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cshjhawk (anonymous) says...
Man, do we ever miss Collins!
October 4, 2008 at 12:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
HowMuchRice (anonymous) says...
Fire all the players.
October 4, 2008 at 12:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
What's our offensive line gonna do when they play a GOOD defensive front? ISU is rushing 4 and getting pressure every play that takes longer than 3 seconds to develop.
Sparky is just off a little today. The first two swing passes were poorly thrown on the first possession and he hasn't hit anybody in stride yet. Darn near overthrew Meier right there over the middle.
October 4, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sava12 (anonymous) says...
I'm not sure KU can play half a football game. I agree with Jayloco - need some offense. I know the O-line is young; maybe this is a sign of things to come.
October 4, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
apeoples410 (anonymous) says...
Embarassing!!!
October 4, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OklahomaJayhawk5 (anonymous) says...
wow..................done
October 4, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rgreene (Ryan Greene) says...
I'm with HowMuchRice. They're no good. Are they out drinking? Womanizing? I must know.
October 4, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
We'll see if Mangino and his crew are worth $2M/yr with their half-time adjustments. If I were the coach, you'd have to scrape the players off the locker room walls after I got done reaming them.
October 4, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KUglow (anonymous) says...
On that last play before the half, is it just me or did anyone else think Wilson could have laid out for that ball and grabbed it in the end zone?
Hey, there is good news today. That was a pretty quick first half for a TV game.
October 4, 2008 at 1 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sava12 (anonymous) says...
Can we get Chalmers??? We need a miracle!
I'm having a hard time believing this team will win 6 games this year. I agree with everyone. The O-line is just not that experienced this year. Also, this time of the year is usually the type of team you will be for the remainder of the season. I just haven't seen dominance from the O-line. Good thing is that we'll have experience in years to come.
October 4, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
apeoples410 (anonymous) says...
KUglow...I agree 100%...no heart on this team right now.
October 4, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DueFan (anonymous) says...
Coach M is doing his best. It's just that some of the players are playing with no heart at all.
October 4, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
rgreene.....KU was good last year because the prepared hard and played hard every week. They don't have any better talent than ISU or NU or most of the other teams they play. They certainly can't just roll the helmets out there and win week in and week out.
It looks like they think they have arrived and don't need to work every week to me. I can't believe the pressure ISU is getting off the edge rushing only 4 guys, especially the left edge. Maybe Spikes needs to go back to left tackle.
A real problem is that our offensive line is practicing against a very weak front 4 every week so they aren't being challenged in practice.
October 4, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mikemcfann (anonymous) says...
There is no emotional leaders on this team, they all left last year. Especially Colllins. Reesing and Mieir are even keel playmakers, but we need some excitement from the others.
October 4, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
frompekka2sasha (anonymous) says...
We are starting two freshman on the O-line so it's an adjustment. I can't believe we're not going with a short pass attack because there isn't enough time for Reesing to drop back and look long. What happened to the screen passes that Sharp used to make look so easy?
October 4, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...
OK...I just going to stop counting victories with this bunch. They have nowhere near the heart of last year's team, which is odd since we didn't lose that many starters. Looks like our coaching staff didn't do a room-check last night...our boys were obviously out tearing up Ames!!!
October 4, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
HowMuchRice (anonymous) says...
I need someone to get fired right now so I can have some short-term satisfaction to calm my out-of-control anger.
October 4, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
frompekka2sasha (anonymous) says...
Can you really "tear up" Ames? It's already a dump.
October 4, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cshjhawk (anonymous) says...
None of this benching crap...just play Rivera et al the guys!
October 4, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mikemcfann (anonymous) says...
Glow that is exactly my point. You don't see very many players acting like they are leaving it on the field.
October 4, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
sava.....what are you talking about? We graduate 3 senior starters from the OL after this year. We certainly won't be experienced next year......except for the experience of both tackles getting beat every play by a 4 man rush.
October 4, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DueFan (anonymous) says...
We lost Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins. I can give those guys a break. But doing this bad is inexcusable.
October 4, 2008 at 1:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
Getting beat by a team that is obviously better than KU is one thing, but this is inexcusable. There's no heart, no passion.
October 4, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
FlaHawk (anonymous) says...
Mangino did not have ANYONE ready to play FB.
Total breakdown by Coach Bowen and the offense was 3 and out first 3-4 series. This produced horrible field position and defense collapsed.re worthless
Could be a 5-7 year easily as KU is one dimensional and a hard pass rush will shut down the KU passing game.
Those OTs can't run block and this is their forte compared to pass blocking.
October 4, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
irish2255 (anonymous) says...
New prediction: KU goes 5-7 (assuming we can beat KSU & CU @home?). At least Late Night is just around the corner.
October 4, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
LAJayhawk (anonymous) says...
This is not a statement of the previous games or the rest of the year, but right now we are the worst team in college football. No one looks like they are ready to play and this is coming off of a bye week. Absolutely inexcusable.
No one can block; they are getting to us with 4 guys every time. No one can pass rush; he has all day to throw. No one can pass defend; he can throw anywhere on the field he wants. Reesing is taking way to long to pass the ball even with the terrible protection he's getting. Nobody looks like they want to play today (with the exception of Reesing, but he is trying to do way too much to make up for it).
Hands down the most frustrating half of football I've seen in a long time. I hope the heads are removed from the collective a** in the second half.........
October 4, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
txrockchalk (anonymous) says...
That's more like it!
October 4, 2008 at 1:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
LAJayhawk (anonymous) says...
I will make no predictions for our year. This terrible play isn't necessarily a reflection of how we'll play any other game. But today, we are the worst team in the FBS and maybe in the FCS in that first half.
October 4, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DueFan (anonymous) says...
Nice. That's what I am talking about.
October 4, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jwliddell (anonymous) says...
Leave Sharp in!!!!!!!!
October 4, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
LAJayhawk (anonymous) says...
Let's hope the second half is the polar opposite. That was a good start.......
October 4, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mikemcfann (anonymous) says...
DEFENCE must step up!
October 4, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
LAJayhawk (anonymous) says...
Defense looks fired up now. Would have been nice to see that in the first quarter.
October 4, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jwliddell (anonymous) says...
Like I said, leave Sharp in!!!!!!!
October 4, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
LAJayhawk (anonymous) says...
This is going to sound like captain obvious, but that screen pass is exactly how Sharp should be used.
October 4, 2008 at 1:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwag (anonymous) says...
Did these teams switch jerseys at the half?
October 4, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
LAJayhawk (anonymous) says...
Is it just me or does it seem like every game it is taking longer and longer for our offense to get in sync? Now they're starting to play.........
October 4, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )